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10 Carolina Survivalist 12 Social Media Maven 13 Going Green 23 Restaurant Directory 26 What’s Happening?
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Oh the joys of spring. Recently I saw a movie “The Big Year,” that made me revisit my bucket list. It was the story of three men embarking on a journey to capture the title of the best birder in the world. In order to win the title, they had to travel the world in search of different birds, but at a cost...The ending was bittersweet, and it made me really think about the time spent on what is most important in life. For me it’s family, friends, and of course golf, golf and more golf. What is for you? Are you still waiting for the perfect time to...? In the coming issues, we will hopefully motivate you to go for it! Do you want to plant a garden, write a book, travel, learn a new language, or go back to school? We want the Villager to educate and motivate. We have profiles of local people who took a risk and are living their dream. On a different note, pick up a copy of Ariel’s Shopping Guide to Thrift, Consignment & Antique Stores. Enjoy spring!
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Math Advantage in Clemmons The adults, from the left, are Janet Yates, Al Harbury, Bruce Healy, and Blaine Gray. Crista Loux is center front.
Math Advantage in Clemmons is a cooperative between half a dozen math tutors who share in-depth experience teaching and tutoring mathematics. The group was founded in the fall of 2010 by Al Harbury, a former Clemmons councilman. He came from California with his wife Ann in 1996, following an engineering career in the aerospace industry that culminated in work at NASA for the International Space Station. Restless in retirement, he recalled his service in the US Army, where he enjoyed his assignment as an anti-aircraft missile guidance instructor. Finding no engineering school convenient to Clemmons, he became an adjunct math instructor at Forsyth Tech and at Winston-Salem State University. His degrees range from a bachelor’s in physics (University of California) and a master’s in engineering (Cal Tech) to an MBA from Harvard. Math Advantage is located in Meadowbrook Mall, a door or two from Cherries Café and Virginia Foxx’s
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office. Al tells us you can find students there ranging from 4th grade to graduate school. For example, there is a UNC Senior taking a course in statistical analysis for psychology, a West High senior taking AP calculus, and a 4th grader overcoming poor grades and lack of confidence in arithmetic. There are also students practicing for entrance or admissions exams such as SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS II etc. One of Al’s favorite students, Crista Loux, has come a long way since she came to him a year ago. Crista was in the 4th grade, disliked math, but was enthusiastic about learning. Developmental issues in early life had held her back. Her tiny scribbles for numbers reflected lack of self-confidence in math. However, thanks to supportive parents, she had overcome her handicaps sufficiently to become confident in other ways: singing and recording a CD, entering and winning modeling competitions. Now, as a 5th grader, she is working
well beyond grade level in math. Ever enthusiastic, she also writes legibly. When asked what advice he’d give for students who struggle with math, he urges parents to get their child some one-on-one tutoring early-on, from a professional. Since each level of math involves the levels that came before, he emphasizes that it’s no fun at all to struggle from behind. According to Al (he goes by Mr. Al), when misunderstandings are cleared up, things begin to make sense; when gaps from missed lessons are filled, math becomes more fun. His students regularly express relief. According to Al, some students depend too heavily on calculators. Most students, he says, are capable of doing more mental calculation than they realize, working more quickly once they are brought to realize and
utilize that ability. Speed as well as accuracy is a necessity, he says, when taking tests such as the SAT (one minute and 20 seconds per question) or ACT (just one minute per question). Yet dexterity in using graphing calculators has become a must, he says, for pre-calculus and up. He cautions parents to inquire about that when seeking a tutor for those subjects. Asked whether there is one thing people don’t know about him, he winks as he tells you that he hates cleaning house and hates kitchen work; Math Advantage gives him a wonderful escape. More information about Math Advantage can be accessed at their website: www.mathadvantage.us or by dialing 778-0063.
“Continuous effort—not strength or intelligence— is the key to unlocking our potential.”
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Gardening for Wildlife
Developing a ‘mature’ garden with trees and shrubs takes time. However, there is a lot that can be done in a much shorter time, even one growing season, to make your garden much more wildlife-friendly. But first a word about technique. Making a garden wildlife-friendly does not just involve the types of plants grown. The way you garden can also be extremely important. For example, keeping a garden highly manicured by deadheading flowers may deprive birds of excellent food resources in the form of seed. Allowing a few ‘weeds’ to remain around the edges of a garden may increase your garden’s appeal to butterflies. Above all, if you really want to hang out an invitation to birds and butterflies do not spray pesticides or herbicides. There are many plants commonly available, annual and perennial that attract birds and butterflies. Many of these are also appealing and even useful to people. Let’s begin with herbs. Every garden should include herbs if only for their culinary uses. However, many of them are also magnets for birds and butterflies.
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Hummingbirds, for example, are attracted to Sage, Pineapple sage, Lavender, Bee balm, Comfrey and several of the Mints. Herbs such as Catnip, Sage, Echinacea, Anise hyssop when allowed to go to seed, provide food for birds including goldfinches. Butterflies will be attracted to Sage, Echinacea, Thyme, Hyssop, Lavender, Oregano and Borage in your garden. Butterflies will also use Echinacea a nectar plant Many common annual flowers provide nectar for butterflies including marigolds (choose single flower varieties), calendulas, zinnias and petunias. Here gardeners have quite a wide range to choose from. A partial list of plants suitable to attract butterflies would include yarrow, butterfly weed, butterfly bush, aster, coreopsis, coneflower, blackeyed-susans, sunflowers, liatris and verbena. Flowering plants that attract hummingbirds include columbine, jewelweed, cardinal flower, hibiscus, trumpet creeper and four-o’-clocks. Don’t overlook the need to provide host plants for the lar-
val stages of butterflies. I would recommend that you become familiar with the needs of butterflies in your part of the country. There are many good resources. One that I refer to often for my area is Noah’s Garden by Sarah Stein. Many herbs such as Parsley, Fennel, Dill, Chervil, Angelica, Hollyhock, Rue and Lovage, Passion Vine and even Hops and Honeysuckle act as food plants for a number of different species of butterfly. Be sure to plant extra if you plan to use these herbs for yourself because these caterpillars can be voracious. We plant annuals and perennials for birds and butterflies including many of those described above. Since we don’t use chemicals on the lawn, it is full of clover and dandelions. Natural clovers attract butterflies and dandelions, in addition to being a nutritious green for people, are a source of seed for small birds. An unsprayed garden is also a source of insects and worms for robins and other birds. Around the edges of the garden, ‘weeds’ such as thistle
(we always leave a couple- but just a couple) are allowed to survive and provide food for birds later in the season. And last, but not least, are the cherry and crab apple trees, which we ‘share’ with the birds. There is much that can be done, therefore, even in one growing season to make your garden much more inviting to wildlife using commonly found plants. As always, we encourage you as much as possible, to use native plants rather than exotics and particularly native versions of species rather than hybrids. These may be a little harder to find but they are worth the search. I hope you will want to learn more about the native plants in your part of the world and to include them in your gardening plans. As you assess your property see what you already have, what you need to add and then you can make changes to improve your property and become the Oasis for birds, bees and butterflies you are hoping to create. Editor’s note: Article courtesy of Beagle Ridge Herb Farm. To see more amazing photographs of hummingbirds go to: www.lowcountryhummingbirds.wordpress. com/gallery/
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Preserving America’s Freedom By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
Several weeks ago I asked my 15-year-old grandson about what makes America different from other countries in the world. After thinking about the question for a few moments he answered, “Freedom.” Sometimes as adults, we try to make the answer to this question more complicated than it needs to be. Our country’s founders wrote the Constitution with the word “freedom” at the forefront of their minds and since that day over 200 years ago American men and women have been fighting to preserve that same freedom. You can’t think about America’s status without counting freedom as the major factor of our success. However, among us today are those who promote a big government philosophy that forgets our foundation and threatens to takeaway our freedom. The President’s health care law is one example of this big government philosophy. Since the law’s passage over two years ago I have seen multiple reports and heard first hand the disastrous effects of the law that allowed the federal government to take over our health care system. The individual mandate that requires every American to purchase health insurance completely negates the right to make personal health care decisions. The mandate forces some who already have health insurance to change their plan and because of the uncertainty that surrounds the cost associated with the mandate, some
business and corporations have stopped hiring until they know what kind of new cost they will incur. Another frightening aspect of the president’s health care law is the Independent Payment Advisory Board. This is a board of 15 un-elected bureaucrats who would be responsible for what and how much would be paid for in medical services. Some thought this new health care law would “save Medicare” but in truth this law cuts $500 billion from Medicare and empowers a board of unaccountable bureaucrats to effectively deny care to seniors. The fight to keep freedom and choice in the hands of Americans instead of the bureaucrats in Washington is nothing new. President Reagan put it this way: “From time to time we’ve been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people. But if no one among us is capable of governing himself, then who among us has the capacity to govern someone else?” As history has shown, this fight will continue. There will always be those eager to substitute their own supposed enlightened wisdom for the freedom of others – ready to tell us what kind of insurance to buy, how to pack our school lunches, and what kind of light bulbs to use. But we will stand our ground. Republicans in the House have
fought the denial of our freedom and offer the alternative, which allows personalized health care coverage and the freedom to choose a plan from a list of guaranteed coverage options that best suits individual needs. In the House Republican budget resolution commonly referred to as the “Path to Prosperity” lower-income individuals and individuals with higher health risks receive greater support. This plan encourages freedom and choice while guaranteeing lasting and secure coverage. We all agree that the health care system in America needs a long-term solution, but the fix cannot come at the price of our freedom. Allowing a select few in Washington to make personal health care decisions for the masses is a step in the wrong direction. We must continue to hold on to the freedoms guaranteed to us by the Constitution and speak out against those willing to sacrifice it in the pursuit of government control. We have to keep the big picture in mind. We must continue to preserve and build from our nation’s founding principle of freedom so that Americans now and in the future can recognize what my grandson does which is that the defining characteristic of America is freedom. Editor’s Note: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents the Fifth Congressional District of North Carolina. She is chair of the House Higher Education subcommittee and also serves on the House Rules Committee. You may contact her office toll free at 1-866-6778968 or e-mail her from her website, www.foxx.house.gov.
There is no such thing as part freedom. Nelson Mandela
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Saving Money at the Pump: Tips to Stretch Your Gas Dollars Whether driving cross-town or cross-country, everybody wants to save money at the pump. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that — an estimate. An important variable is how you fuel, drive, and maintain your car. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, offers these bumper-to-bumper tips to help you get the most mileage out of your gas purchases: Start driving as soon as the engine is started. Modern engines don’t need much time to warm up. The engine actually warms up more quickly once the car is operating, and will stay warm after stopping. Don’t speed. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 miles per hour. According to Fueleconomy. gov, each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional 24 cents per gallon for gas. Avoid unnecessary idling. It wastes fuel, costs you money, and pollutes the air. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a wait. Use overdrive gears and cruise control when appropriate. They improve fuel economy when you’re driving on the highway. Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slow-downs and red lights. Anticipate bends and turns on familiar roads. Letting up on the gas often eliminates the need for braking. Avoid jackrabbit starts and stops. Avoiding these can increase your mpg and prolong the life of your brakes.
Use the air conditioner only when you absolutely need it. Air conditioning dramatically reduces fuel economy. Most air conditioners have an “economy” setting that allows air circulation. Many also have a “maximum” or “recirculation” setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air conditioning load — and save gas. Combine errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. Remove excess weight from the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk can reduce a typical car’s fuel economy by up to two percent. Avoid packing items on top of your car. A loaded roof rack or carrier creates wind resistance and can decrease fuel economy by five percent. Keep your engine tuned. Tuning your engine according to your owner’s manual can increase gas mileage by an average of four percent. Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned. It can increase gas mileage up to three percent, improve handling, and prolong the life of your tires. Check your owner’s manual or the door jamb for the proper level of inflation (not the tire itself, which shows the maximum tire inflation pressure); check the tire pressure when the tires are cold, because internal pressure increases when the car has been on the road for a while and the tires heat up. Change your oil. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can improve your gas mileage by using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of motor oil. Motor oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the performance symbol of the American Petroleum Institute contains friction-reducing additives that can improve fuel economy.
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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist
How to Use the Hunting Sling Shot Effectively Most people look at a sling shot and see a toy. However, it is actually an ancient weapon, designed to work in the same manner as the bow and arrow. It relies on momentum to throw a projectile from a distance, catapult-style. It’s a common sight among young boys during summer, when it’s often used for hunting and target practice. The sling shot is also a remarkable weapon, provided of course it is utilized in a correct and responsible manner. Here are tips on how to use it effectively and safely: 1. To use the sling shot, grip the vertical part of the ‘Y’-shaped catapult firmly with one hand (usually the less dominant hand). Arm the shot by placing a projectile on the leather pouch. It has to be on the center of the pouch to prevent it from falling or losing momentum at mid-flight. Keep the projectile in place by enclosing it with the fingers of the other hand. 2. Next, raise the hand holding the catapult in front of you, slightly diagonal to your body. Your line of vision if you were looking straight forward and your raised arm should form a 45-degree angle. This will optimize your ability to aim, stretch the bands of the sling shot and release it comfortably. 3. Holding the projectile within the pouch, stretch the bands toward your chin or cheek, depending on how you’re aiming. Use the upper ‘V’ shape of the catapult as a sight to keep your target in view. The target must be at the center of the ‘V’ shape. The bands should form a straight, horizontal line parallel to the ground.
4. Next, release the projectile by letting go of the pouch. Your hand should move backward, allowing the bands to freely stretch back to their original shape so they can push the projectile. Do not attempt to ‘guide’ the projectile by bringing your hand forward prior to the release. This will weaken the stretch and reduce the momentum. 5. Initially, you might not be able to hit the target accurately. To use the sling shot effectively, you will need a few tries. Get to know your sling shot — familiarize yourself with how it ‘behaves’ and compare the distance your projectiles travel as you stretch the bands to different lengths. Most of the time, the longer you stretch the bands, the farther the projectile travels. In time, you will be able to gauge the appropriate force required to hit a target from a certain distance. 6. Be a responsible owner of a hunting sling shot. The force of a projectile can break glass, puncture cardboard, paper or thin wood panels and could hurt a person or an animal. It can even be dangerous, causing unnecessary physical harm. When using for target practice, make sure you are shooting at an inanimate object propped up against a wall or an area where no human or animal passing by will be hurt and cause you legal problems in the future. If you must use it for hunting, make sure you are aware of its power, efficacy and any legal restrictions you might have to conform with. www.carolinasurvivalist.com
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
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EARTH DAY 2012 TR-Earthday2012 April 20, 2012 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm We will have a contest to see who can answer the most questions about recycling, water and energy conservation. T/R will draw from the correct answers and award green prizes to the winners. So far we have: Composter Rain barrel collector Solar powered / hand crank radio Hand crank flashlight Marley earphones (made from wood and / or 100% recycled products) Bamboo clock We think the contest will raise awareness of environmental issues.
Kernersville Earth Day April 18, 2012 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join the Earth Day fun at the Kernersville Town Hall Square 134 East Mountain Street, Kernersville Art for Earth Contest Gallery, Free Confidential Document Shredding on-site, Sample Organic Fair Trade Coffee from Starbucks, Hybrid Cars, Free Saplings, and More!! The 7th annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds from 10am – 5pm. Admission and parking are FREE. All activities are FREE. Everyone is welcome. Rain or shine. The Fair will be moved inside to the Education Building in the event of inclement weather. Red Door Earth Day 2012 - April 21 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 2513 Neudorf Rd. Clemmons Learn how to upcycle furniture Sample Organic Fair Trade Coffee from Starbucks in Clemmons Square Foot Gardening Growing Herbs Recycled Crafts Table for kids
RED DOOR Consignment Furniture Gallery Gently Recycled Furniture Want to know what’s new at Red Door? Go to www.myreddoor.wordpress.com for daily furniture updates. Support the Honoring Our Elders Project and Carolina Animal Network when you shop at Red Door!
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Are you wondering how to get people from YouTube to your website? Are you looking for ideas to move people from watchers to clickers? Keep reading to learn how. Why YouTube for Traffic? With an impressive three billion daily views, this video-sharing platform stakes its claim as the world’s second-largest search engine (behind Google) and is considered the third mostvisited website in the world. As a marketer, there’s an absolutely incredible potential with YouTube if you deploy the right strategy. Imagine each of your videos as “mini websites.” First, your content can get found from within YouTube itself.Then, your content has the potential to get indexed inside Google’s search engine results pages, embedded on blogs and shared across all of the social networking platforms! Most people think viral video when they think YouTube. Until now, you’ve been under the impression that success on YouTube meant capturing some hilariously comedic moment with your cat or unsuspecting son or daughter on video and sharing it with the world.
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You’ll quickly discover that you don’t need millions of views to get results. It’s all about the quality of your visitors, not the quantity. Your YouTube videos will build rapport with your viewers, so that by the time they end up on your website, they are primed, pumped and ready to take action with you. Traffic-Getting Strategy #1: Tell People Exactly What to Do! This is the easiest yet most often overlooked step. At the end of each and every one of your videos, you need to specifically communicate your compelling call to action and tell people exactly how to get to your website (and the benefits of doing so!). Traffic-Getting Strategy #2: The Video Description Box Every time you upload a new video on YouTube, you have the opportunity to add a description of the content. To turn your video’s description box into a trafficgetting machine, here’s all you need to do: Add a 5-6 word call to action at the beginning with your complete website URL: Ex.:“Get More YouTube Traffic: http://www. JamesWedmore.com.” Each of your videos must tell your
viewer exactly what to do (e.g., “go to my website”), how to do it (e.g., “click the link below”) and most importantly, why to do it (e.g., “get my free report on 7 Weight-Loss Secrets”). Traffic-Getting Strategy #3: The Call-to-Action Overlay The third and final way to convert video viewers into highly targeted traffic is through a little-known YouTube feature called the Call-toAction Overlay. In essence, the Overlay is a simple banner ad that sits on the lower third of your video. You have full control over the copy, thumbnail image and the desired destination you want to send users to. This function takes a few minutes to set up, but failure to add it is simply leaving valuable traffic on the table. Final Thoughts… There are three ways that we can turn our videos into traffic-getting machines: a) Give a call to action in your videos, b) add a URL to your description box and c) add YouTube’s Call-to-Action Overlay function. These three tips can do wonders for increasing your traffic! source: James Wedmore, James is the founder of Video Traffic Academy.
GOING GREEN Spring Clean the Natural Way
Now that you’ve cleared the clutter and can actually see those counter-tops and hardwood floors, you still have to scrub off the grit and grime from the winter (ick!).
Clean the microwave by mixing 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odors will disappear. Wipe clean.
But harsh fumes from some traditional cleaners may do more harm than good: They can be responsible for around 10 percent of toxic exposures reported to poison control centers and are difficult to dispose of properly. You can most likely find “green” or “natural” cleaning products at your grocery store. But you can save some money and make your own cleaning product from supplies you already have. White Vinegar Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet is gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer, absorbing odors instead of covering them up. With no coloring agents, white vinegar won’t stain grout on tiled surfaces. Because it cuts detergent residue, white vinegar makes a great fabric softener substitute for families with sensitive skin. Try these recipes to harness the cleaning power of white vinegar: Simple Spray Cleaner Mix in a spray bottle: 1 cup white vinegar
Wash indoor/outdoor carpet with a solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar in 1 bucket of warm water. Scrub using a brush or a broom and then hose off.
1 cup water In the kitchen, use vinegar-and-water spray to clean counter-tops, and lightly soiled range surfaces. In the bathroom, use vinegar spray cleaner to clean counter-tops, floors, and exterior surfaces of the toilet. All purpose: Combine and store in a spray bottle 2 cups water 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 tsp. tea tree oil; 1/4 tsp. lavender oil
“Going Green” means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.
Apply full-strength white distilled vinegar directly to tough linoleum stains. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping it up. If that doesn’t work, apply white distilled vinegar again and then sprinkle some baking soda over the white distilled vinegar. Scrub the area with a brush or sponge. Rinse clean with water. Remove stains from coffee and teacups by scrubbing them gently with equal parts of salt (or baking soda) and white distilled vinegar. Rinse clean. For stained and smelly plastic food containers, wipe them with a cloth dampened with white distilled vinegar. Clean and deodorize a drain by pouring in 1 cup baking soda, then one cup hot white distilled vinegar. Let this sit for 5 minutes or so, then run hot water down the drain.
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A new Meineke Car Care Center is now open in Clemmons and ready to handle your automotive service needs from basic maintenance such as oil changes to engine repair. Just some of the services include electrical diagnostics, alignments, brakes, exhaust, shocks, tires, and state inspections. Meineke is nationally known, but this center is locally owned and operated by long time Clemmons residents Gregg and Pam Carlson, along with their daughter and son-in-law Abby and Brett Ryan. They are committed to excellent quality, customer service, honesty,
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and integrity. Every detail is carefully considered- from the cleanliness of the waiting area; to the state-of-the-art equipment in the shop, to training of their ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified technicians. Gregg has a degree in computer systems engineering with 25+ years of experience in the automotive engineering industry. His passion for auto repair and maintenance led him to open the Meineke Car Care Center. His education, practical experience, eye for detail, and
work experience provided him the perfect opportunity for this venture with Meineke. Gregg believes that Meineke has an established reputation of quality that matches his requirements. Brett Ryan is the General Manager for this service center. He holds an automotive technology degree, is ASE certified and has several years of experience with auto repair, service writing and management. Brett has the gift of communication and is well known for his integrity and excellent customer service standards. He also is a talented musician and drummer
in the band ‘GoRyanGo’, and is the drummer at River Oaks Community Church in Clemmons. It is likely you will find him drumming his pen at the service counter! Abby Ryan is the Office Manager and bookkeeper at Meineke. She has years of customer service experience and is delighted to work along side of her husband. Abby is committed to this family run business and wants to make sure every customer feels welcomed and confident that they have chosen the right place for their automotive needs. Abby also has a passion and
“Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t.” Richard Bach
People living deeply have no fear of death. Anais Nin
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me’.
gift for baking. It is likely that Meineke customers will be able to sample her incredible desserts on occasion while waiting for their service to be completed. Meineke Car Care Center of Clemmons is located at 2689 Lewisville-Clemmons Road (next to the new O’Reilly Auto Parts). They are open Monday -Saturday 7:30 am -7:00 pm and Sunday Noon -5 pm. Walk-ins or appointments are welcome. For further information, give them a call at 336-712-4760. You can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ clemmonsmeineke.
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Barry Manilow Music CCT will stage production of The Drunkard at New Hope When was the last time you had an opportunity to participate in live theatre? Never? Well, that’s about to change. When the Clemmons Community Theatre production of The Drunkard opens on April 26, audience members will be booing and hissing the dastardly villain, Lawyer Cribbs; lamenting the fate of the poor widow Wilson and her daughter, Mary, and of course, cheering the arrival of the handsome hero, Edward Middleton, just in the nick of time. “Fun is the best way to describe this show,” explains Norm Birdsall, artistic director of the CCT. “It’s just a good, old-fashion melodrama.” The Drunkard was actually a world famous melodrama in the 1800s, written by W. H. S. Smith, and was a serious effort to curb the evils of “John Barleycorn.” “This was during the Temperance Movement and people who came to the show were asked to sign a pledge never to drink alcohol,” Birdsall explained. “But eventually, the show was played for humor, and in the 1970s, collaboration between Bro Herrod and Barry Manilow turned it into a musical comedy.”
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While not a well-known play, Birdsall has sentimental ties to the show and has always wanted the opportunity to direct a production. “I actually played the role of the villain, Lawyer Cribbs in a touring company in the 1970s, and when I got back to New York, the show was running at the 13th Street Theatre,” he said. “I went by just for the heck of it and asked if there were any roles. It just so happened that the actor playing Cribbs was leaving, and I stepped right in and continued in the role until the show closed.” One of the best parts was that he had the opportunity to meet Barry Manilow, who came to see a performance along with his friend, Bette Midler. “That was amazing, and it’s another reason I have fond memories of that show,” Birdsall said. “And now I have a chance to direct by own production and it’s been a great experience. We have some very talented individuals and I think everyone who comes to see the show will have a great time.”
The show stars Cameron Williams as “Lawyer Cribbs;” Donna Bissette as “Mary Wilson;” Mark Walek as “Edward Middleton;” Marylee Helms as “Mrs. Wilson;” Marie Larson as “Julia Wilson;”Buddy Buterbaugh as “William Dowton;” Carol McConnell as “Agnes Dowton” and “Carrie Nation;” and Steve Bissette as the “Peacher,” “Bartender” and “Salvation Army Leader.” The show will open April 26 and there will be performances again on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28; and May 3-5 at 8 p.m. There also are matinee performances on both Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. To make reservations, please call 293-8447. Shows are performed at New Hope Presbyterian Church at 2750 Harper Road in Clemmons.
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Until then: Alas and alack! Edward is lured to the city and ensnared in a web of sin and drunkenness! Can Mary and her innocent young child save her inebriated husband from the evils of the bottle? And what of the diabolical Cribbs? Editor’s Note: Article courtesy of Lynn Hall.
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Earth Day Lessons Can Apply to Investors, Too April 22 is Earth Day. Started in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day is designed to create awareness of the Earth’s environment and to encourage conservation efforts. If you and your family participate in Earth Day events, such as helping clean up a local park or taking materials to a recycling center, you know the benefits of doing your part to improve your surroundings. But are you doing everything you can to upgrade your environment for investing? Actually, as an investor, you can learn a lot from the lessons of Earth Day. Here are just a few ideas: •Diversify. If you’re familiar with Earth Day, you know that it involves multiple activities, including educational programs and do-it-now action steps. This variety is necessary because protecting our environment is a complex challenge. Meeting your short- and long-term investment goals can be challenging, too, but you’ll have a better chance of success by diversifying your investment dollars across a range of vehicles, such as stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs). Diversification can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio — and high volatility can be an obstacle for some people trying to follow an investment strategy. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) •Seek growth opportunities. Some people plant trees on Earth Day, hoping to watch them grow over the years. As an investor, you, too, need to plant “seeds” today in the hopes of growth in the future. That means, among other things, that when you purchase growthoriented investments for the long term, you need to try to stick with them and not “uproot” them after short-
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term declines in price. •Develop good habits. If you attend an Earth Day program, you will learn about many eco-friendly habits you can develop, from using energy-efficient light bulbs to recycling old computers and other electronic devices. To invest successfully, it’s important to develop good habits, such as staying invested in all types of markets, seeking tax-advantaged investments and reviewing your portfolio regularly to make sure it’s still appropriate for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term objectives. •Avoid “toxins.” At some Earth Day events, you can learn about “green” substitutes for toxic chemicals in common household cleaners. When you invest, you may also want to avoid “toxins” — or at least “toxic” behaviors, such as chasing after “hot” stocks that are inappropriate for your needs or trading so frequently that you run up big fees, commissions and taxes. •Think long term. Above all else, Earth Day is a reminder to us that we all want to leave a healthy planet to future generations — which means we need to make moves that are beneficial for the environment over the long term. When you invest, you also need to focus on the future. That means following a long-term investment strategy and not getting sidetracked by short-term events, such as political crises and economic downturns. Earth Day comes once a year, but its lessons can have a lasting impact on our environment. When you apply these same lessons to your own investment environment, you may be able to achieve some healthy results. This article was provided by for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Campbell Thompson.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month … but you can act to support families and protect children all year round! The future prosperity of any community depends on its ability to foster the health and well-being of the next generation. When a community invests wisely in children and families, the next generation will pay that back through a lifetime of productivity and responsible citizenship. Yet, when not all children have equal opportunity for healthy growth and development — due to experiences of child abuse and neglect — we put our future at risk. While April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, you can make a big difference year-round through small acts that help protect children, strengthen families, promote traits that help protect families — and, ultimately, prevent the abuse and neglect of children. Here is a list of simple tips that can have a positive effect on the well-being and healthy development of children, families and communities. Print out the tip sheet PDF) to hang on your fridge, post in your office or carry with you, and download one of the images to the right as your computer desktop background for a reminder of things you can do in April, and throughout the year, to prevent child abuse and neglect!
For your family:
As a parent, block out 15 minutes a day to play oneon-one with your child — doing anything he or she wants. We know from studies that the more parents engage in positive activities with their children, the less they
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use negative physical and psychological discipline. Tell the children or youth in your life how much you care for them and appreciate them. All children deserve to have someone who is “crazy about them” and loves them unconditionally. Work with the kids in your life to explore their heritage and learn their family’s story. Every family has a rich story to tell and our connections to our past help us carry forward our values and traditions. Connect with grandparents to preserve cultural heritage. Grandparents are an incredible source of cultural heritage — from traditions to language to food! Encourage them to tell stories to their grandchildren and even visit their schools to share where they come from.
For friends and neighbors:
Compliment a father — someone you know or even someone in public — on something positive you see him do with his children. Dads contribute uniquely to children’s development. Offer your time to baby-sit for the child of a friend, neighbor or family member. All parents need help sometimes — even if it is just to rest or “recharge” for an hour or two. Mentor a young dad you know in growing his relationship with his kids. Some young dads may need help with transportation or in identifying helpful resources for their children. Support parents looking for a job by offering your professional knowledge and experience in resume writing or preparing for a job interview. Financial stability links directly with family stability and can
have a big effect on the emotional well-being of caregivers and their children. Encourage single mothers you know, whenever possible, to support the involvement of children’s fathers in their lives. When non-custodial dads work to be involved in the lives of their children, they need the positive support of the child’s other parent or caretaker to encourage the development of that relationship. Build community trust and togetherness by inviting friends to participate in a meaningful cultural event in your life. Helping people learn about your culture may help them understand that despite some differences, we have a lot in common — especially the need for support now and then. Be a resource and “sounding board” for a dad who is separated from his children. Dads provide qualities and benefits for their children no one else can. Arrange a potluck event in your neighborhood to get to know other parents and their kids. Friends and neighbors can give outstanding support to families in times of need or stress.
For Your Community:
Sponsor, volunteer at or participate in a cultural event in your community. Families come from different cultural backgrounds that all bring value in creating caring and compassionate communities. Do volunteer work for a youth- or familyserving organization in your community. Some families just need a little help from time to time, and community organizations are designed to do just that. Take action on legislative issues that affect children and families. Call your elected representatives, join demonstrations and be sure always to vote to show that you support services to help families raise healthy children. Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Caring and connected neighborhoods can be powerful in reducing neighborhood violence and supporting struggling parents. Create a “Safe Children Zone” in your neighborhood. Host a community meeting with your neighbors to talk about what each of you can do to help create a sense of safety for the children in your neighborhood.
Volunteer at or donate resources to a local preschool or daycare center. Early education builds the foundation for a lifetime of healthy brain development. Ask yours or another faith-based organization in your community about donations — even small ones — that can be made to support families in need. Some families need help providing for their children’s basic needs. Contact your local child welfare and family-serving agencies and ask about volunteer opportunities. Each of us has a role to play in creating safe and healthy communities for children. If you have reason to believe a child may be at risk of harm in their home, call your local child abuse hotline. Anyone who is worried about the well-being of a child can call to report their concerns.
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. ~Frederick Douglass
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What’s Happening? Shepherd’s Center 2012 Used Book Sale May 3 - 5 Education Building, Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Gate 5, Deacon Blvd Free Parking & Admission Thursday, May 3 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, May 4 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, May 5 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Sunrise Yoga Studio Lunch Time Yoga For six weeks on Wednesday starting April 11, 2012, we will offer 45 minute sessions of Yoga. From 12 noon to 12:45. For students of all levels, including beginners. Attend 1 session or all 6 $60 for all 6 sessions $15 single class 778-1233 www.SunriseYoga.net
The 61st annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2012. Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast. This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, is based on Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Dr. David Jeremiah has joined Mrs. Shirley Dobson to help lead the nation in prayer as the Honorary Chairman.. Events will be posted at www.villagervoice. com/?p=551
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Fit Family 5K
Saturday April 28, 2012 8:30 am The inaugural Fit Family 5K is for runners and walkers of all levels and ages. A one-mile fun run around Hanes Park is a flat course ideal for children of all ages and abilities. The 5K course begins near the William G. White Family YMCA on West End Boulevard and climbs through the West Highlands and into Buena Vista where it turns back at the halfway point for a downhill, fast finish at the YMCA. If you are interested in either being a Running Buddy or site-support for the actual race, please sign up at: www.gotrforsyth.blogspot.com
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Soft drinks and sweet tea will be available for purchase for $1 each and of course, Flint Hill Wines for $5 a glass or regular bottle prices. The total cost per person, including taxes and gratuity will be $25 each. Please RSVP to 336-699-4455.
Hope du Jour! May 1 On Tuesday, May 1st more than 100 participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of their sales from breakfast, lunch and dinner to help fight hunger in Forsyth County. The money will be used by Crisis Control’s food room to ensure that the hungry can be fed. For a list of the participating restaurants, got to: www.crisiscontrol. org/hopedujour For more information about Hope du Jour, call 724-7875.
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SENIOR
MUSINGS On Feeling Old
By Nancy M. Hall
One morning recently I awoke and felt: OLD! Now, I had long ago succumbed to the proposition by AARP and according to the government tables, I qualified for this category a number of years ago. So, why now? Why today? Could it be the fact that I had had a birthday last month which inches me closer to a milestone? Could it be that after a long year of dealing with the illness and death of a sister, and physical illness of one brother and gradual loss of mental capacity of another, necessitating long distance caregiving, that the stress of it all was catching up with me? Despite our knowledge and intention otherwise, during periods of stress, we often neglect and forgo what we know to be good habits regarding exercise, good nutrition and sleep. I think a lot of things have contributed to that feeling. We know that we age on many levels-the most obvious and the one we tend to emphasize the most because it is visible, is physical. We know that parts of our bodies age at different levels . We know that there is mental and psychological aging as well. One of
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the complaints we often hear from older persons is that they are tired and have no energy. There is a loss of elan vitale. Thus, “my get up and go has gotten up and gone.” We truly get weary of fighting the natural entropy which tends to pull us down. Having said that, I still think that the process of aging gets the blame for conditions which more rightly are due to our lifestyle. Depression can also make us feel fatigued. I think my feeling old that day had to do with a perceptual more than behavioral change. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to the retired teachers association and I spoke about what I had learned on the way to becoming a senior. One thing I shared was that at some point, a person may no longer refer to “those old people”, but acknowledge that “aging ‘r us”. I call it coming out as a senior. There are still others who do not perceive of themselves as old. We know the bromide:
“you are as old as you feel.” We know persons about whom we say they will never be old, and about others, we comment, “s/he was old at 25.” I think how we feel about aging has a lot to do with how we were socialized about growing old and the experiences we had or not with older people. Our society as a whole denies the value of older persons. Recently, I remarked to a woman sitting next to me, “there are a lot of old people in this church.” She replied, ” of course, but not you or I!” The inevitability of the end, death causes us to not only deny our state of being, but deal with the stress, pain through humor. Some of the cruelest jokes are aimed at aging and aging individuals. If you want to be successful when speaking before a group, be sure to have some stories and jokes about aging. I try to distinguish between humor which is good natured and that which is making fun in a mean spirited or vicious way.
As you know by now, I collect “stuff” about aging; so, in order to lighten my mood, I turned to my collection of “you know you’re getting older when”…
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You don’t care where your wife/husband goes as long as you don’t have to go along. It takes twice as long to look half as good. Your new easy chair has more options than your car Happy hour is a nap You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service.
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Your childhood toys are now in museums You gave up all your bad habits and still don’t feel good. The clothes you put away until they come back in style…have come back in style. You wake up with that awful “morning after” feeling, and you didn’t do anything the night before.1
Well, there are lots more and you can find birthday cards everywhere if you want more chuckles. I leave you with the question: How do you personally feel about your age? I would like to hear from you. I am nancappy@msn.com. References come from “55 Alive!” Sharon PC Older Adult Newsletter, Charlotte, NC
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Exercise is key to successful aging: Physical fitness is at the crux of successful aging. Working past retirement can keep you alive: Many long lived professionals keep working after retirement age, even if it’s just part time. Women live longer than men: Women can generally expect to live longer than men. Conscientious people live longer: Being persistent, working hard, and a little obsessive is the secret to long life. A happy marriage can save your life: People living in happy marriages tend to live longer, but getting rid of a troublesome spouse can also have a positive effect on your longevity. Your brain never stops growing: We grow new neurons with time, and the brain reshapes itself in response to learning. 15 million older persons volunteer: Nearly half of all adults 65 and older volunteer in some form. There are more people over age 60 than under 15: Those over age 60 outnumber those under 15. Seniors are the fastest growing age group: The US Census Bureau indicates that individuals 85 and up are the fastest growing age group by percentage.
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Demolition – We take down and dispose of unwanted houses, barns, sheds, silos, fences and anything else that’s in the way. We remove swimming pools and fills in the hole.
Geo-Thermal Heat Pump Systems – We are certified by “Climate Master” in the fusion process for joining the plastic pipe used in these systems. Digging the ditches and installing for the pipes for these systems is always performed in conjunction with HVAC contractors. Dirty Digs brings the appropriate size equipment for the task at hand. We use small equipment for working close to homes or in tight places and large equipment for large land clearing or earth moving products. So as you can see, Dirty Digs is many things to many people. Whether your project requires only one of our services or is more complex, and would be better served by an integrated approach with an array of services, Dirty Digs can help. Editor’s Note: Dirty Digs offers onsite inspections to evaluate problems and offer solutions at NO COST. Give Tom Jones a call at (336) 749-0465 and get started with a free estimate. You can also visit his website at www.ddigs.wordpress.com.
CAMP HANES
For more than 80 years, YMCA Camp Hanes has operated as a safe, fun, overnight camp located at the base of Sauratown Mountain in King, North Carolina (25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem). Campers live and play at our “400-Acre Memory Maker” where they learn and develop the core character values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. Side by side with well-trained, safe, enthusiastic and supportive staff, campers learn a sense of accomplishment through developing skills at activities like archery, high ropes, teambuilding and arts and crafts. Campers live in community where an emphasis on making and being friends helps create a sense of belonging among all of God’s children. Camp Hanes is proud to be an American Camping Association (ACA) accredited camp insuring that all aspects of programs, staff, facilities and food service are held to the highest possible standards. With a staff to camper ratio of 1:4, the Camp Hanes staff is committed to serving as mentors for campers and work to insure each camper in our care feels physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually safe as they grow in their time at camp. One way Camp Hanes lives out our mission of “Helping people reach their God given potential in spirit, mind and body” is through the Partner With Youth program. PWY allows us to work to insure no camper has to miss an opportunity to have the best week of their life at Camp Hanes due to financial need. Visit www.camphanes.org or call the office at 336-983-3131 for more information about summer camp programs, sample schedules, activities lists, directions and more information about our year round offerings.
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Next Step Ministries...A Safe Place to Stay Broken bones, bruises, forced sex, verbal abuse, threats, lack of control…..Is this what you look for in a relationship? Of course not! But unfortunately, one in every three women experience some sort of abuse at some point in their life. If you find yourself in a relationship where you fear for your life and safety or that of your children, there is HOPE…. Next Step Ministries provides way of escape…a safe place where healing and a new beginning can take place in a peaceful and loving atmosphere. Guided by caring and loving staff, residents are assisted and encouraged in establishing goals, improving life skills, obtaining employment, and moving out on their own. All services and daily necessities are provided free of charge until the women are able to provide for their own needs. If you or some one that you know is in an abusive situation, please call our 24 hour crisis line at 336-4135858 and talk to one of our phone counselors. If your life is in danger call 911 or your local police department. About Next Step Ministries In 1998, community leaders came to the realization of a sad truth. Many women and children in the Forsyth County area had been beaten, terrorized, and sometimes tragically killed. The truth of the matter is that no woman should have to live in an environment where she consistently fears for her safety. Neither should she have to fear for the well being of her children. Community leaders recognized that a battered woman and her children need a place of healing and security. They envisioned a place where
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victims of domestic violence could go for food, shelter, guidance, and safety. This is how Next Step Ministries was born. Next Step Ministries is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the goal of assisting victims of domestic violence and their children to break the cycle of violence.
What is Domestic Violence? Domestic abuse is a pattern of coercive behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. The most common acts of domestic violence generally fall into one or more or of the following categories: Physical Battering - The abuser’s physical attacks or aggressive behavior can range from bruising to murder. It often begins with what is excused as trivial contacts that escalate into more frequent and serious attacks. Physical abuse can be grabbing, pinching, shoving, slapping, hitting, hair pulling, biting, arm twisting, kicking, punching, hitting with objects, stabbing, and shooting. Batterers have even kept their victims hostage by not allowing them to take necessary medications, have medical care, the use of a wheelchair, food, fluids, sleep and hygienic needs. The abuser can also force the victim to use drugs or alcohol. Emotional Abuse - The batterer tears down the victim’s sense of self-worth by continual criticism, name calling, saying things that are meant to be cruel and hurtful, running down her accomplishments, giving her the silent treatment, making and breaking promises. Telling her she’s stupid and not able to function without him. He will question her about who she talks to, accuse her of flirting, or be jealous of time she spends with family, friend or children. Sexual Abuse - Physical attack by the abuser is often accompanied by, or culminates in, sexual violence wherein the victim is forced to have sexual intercourse with the abuser or take part in unwanted sexual activity. Also includes beating of the sexual parts of the body, prostitution, sodomy, sex with other people, or the use of pornography. Accusations of infidelity. Rape within a marriage is illegal. Psychological Battering - The abuser’s psychological or mental violence attempts to frighten the victim by constant verbal abuse, harassment, excessive possessiveness isolating the woman from
friends and family, deprivation of physical and economic resources, and destruction of personal property. Threats to harm her or others, harassing or even killing pets. He also could threaten to kidnap her or the children. Legal Abuse - The abuser might show control by burdening his victim through a custody battle or a costly court case which will leave her with exorbitant bills to pay. Economic Abuse - The batterer tries to make the victim totally dependent upon him, controlling money, requires her to keep an account of all money spent, keeping watch over the victim so that she has no outside activities, or harassing her at work.
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“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” Carol Burnett
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Specializing In English Tack & Apparel 3625 Clemmons Road • Clemmons, NC
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It’s been Whitney’s for Furniture for Years! Whitney Flooring, Inc. & Antique Furniture 4362 Kinnamon Village Clemmons, NC (Beside Food Lion)
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We sell the latest fashions at reasonable prices, have a good selection of Misses and Plus sizes, and offer layaways and alterations. We pride ourselves on great customer service and individual attention.
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